Full Name:

Nikos Neo Sumner

Wolf Name Alias:

Cambitas

"Exchange, barter"

Your Color:

Amethyst purple

Age:

21

Gender:

Male

Sexuality:

Bisexual (no preference)

Role:

Traitor

Appearance:

Nikos stands at a decent height of five feet ten inches (5'10") at which point he does not tower above most people, nor is be dwarfed by the general crowd. He is about average, and he has no desire to be taller or short, his current height fits him and he isn't interested in trying to alter it. He has a more slender build than most men, more thinner and lighter that makes him either look a bit taller than he actually is, or makes him seem more weak in comparison to others. He is not actually weak, but he is not as strong as those who are suited for strength; as he is naturally suited towards speed and agility, rather than brute strength and durability. He does have a lean type of muscle covering his body, just as the rest of him is it's more slender in a way, it's something that would not be seen if he had longer sleeved clothing on, not obvious at all.

The man has dark brown hair, like that of mahogany, with a reddish tint to it. The coloring is not overly apparent, not to the point that one could say he has dark red hair rather than brown, but it is clearly there in normal lighting; and the sunlight just brings out the rich red more than usual. It's quite pretty, although most would likely consider it a common hair color for people. His eyes are a bright shade of green, the kind of hue that manages to look rich and deep at the same time; especially when the sunlight manages to shine into them, that's when the nuances of his eyes are brought out.

The man is rather fair skinned, courtsy of his father's genes, with cooler undertones. He is pale in the more natural sense, rather than being pasty or ghost-like in complexion. There a few scars marking his hide as well, most of them easily covered by regular clothing, with the exception of one. Located on his face and further along his jawline, quite near his hairline and ear actually, is a scar about the length of the index finger; it travels at a slant, starting at nearly the beginning of his hairline and ending nearly at the point of his face where the chin begins to round. Even with a hood shadowing much of his face, the edge of that scar is visible at the right angle. His Mark is a rich shade of purple, deep and vivid; located on his back and shaped rather like strings twining loosely around each other.

Attire:

He is very much inclined towards wearing simple clothing, clothes that do not stand out from the average person, and are easy to move in and are perhaps on the lighter side than normal. Mostly consisting of anything unassuming, he does not have any "fancy" clothing in his possession. His color preference naturally consists of darker shades, black and dull greens and browns, though darker blue items often catch his eye. He has managed to find a pair of shoes that match his high standards, made of brown leather and coming over his ankles, they are light so that he does not feel weighed down when moving, and still stay on his feet even during periods of high activity. He always have at least one knife on his person, the standard being one short dagger or normal knife and multiple throwing knives; luckily the cloak he now wears pads his form, and conceals the shape of any blades.


For missions Nikos adorns a deep purple cloak, which is the color of the brightest parts of a polished amethyst, it has a hood attached that casts most of his face in shadow, with only the chin being the place where a feature of his can be seen. The make of it is sturdy yet light, not heavy enough to be weighing down on the man. The hem on the cloak lands at mid-calf length, covering most of his form yet allowing for enough leg movement if he has to run.

The mask he wears under the hood is highly reminiscent of a masquerade mask, though a bit wider than the thin little things often seen at a ball; wide enough to cover most of his forehead except for the little dip in the middle, and it extends down past his cheekbones to conceal his nose. It is a purple hue, just a touch off from his cloak; and is adorned with rich gold accents, thin vines of the color curling around the surface on the mask in a manner that does not dominate the purple. The edges of this mask have a very short ruffled texture, purely decorative, and this edging is the same shade of gold.

Weaponry:

Nikos is most skilled with archery and the handling of knives, and so they are his primary weapons of choice. He has been using a bow and arrows since he was a young child, from the age of six or seven at least; and has never stopped practicing the art regularly. Needless to say, he is extremely familiar with the bow. As for the knives, admittedly the ones he is most adept with are of the throwing variety. He has been handling throwing knives for years now, and his aim is at the same accuracy as his archery. While he is very used to the two ranged types of weaponry, he is able to use a typical knife in combat as well, but not with the skill of his two other arms.

Ability:

-Animal Possession-

Nikos has the ability to essentially possess animals. By taking control of the animal's actions and mind, he can therefore see through the creature's eyes and hear through its ears; in a sense, he also becomes the animal while still maintaining his sense of self. There are several levels to this control, if he takes full control of the animal, then it is like he is the animal rather than an influencer, he can make it do anything he wants; if he were to take control of animal about halfway, then he can make the animal do something, but there is a fifty-fifty chance of said animal resisting the command if it goes against its instincts; and for the lowest level of his possession, he can only "ask" the creature to do whatever it is, but it is rather the barest wisps of desire coming through and there is a chance that the animal will simply ignore it.

The way he takes control is interesting. He can sense the presences of animals to an extent, and this is the factor that allows him to know if there is an available animal to possess nearby. Nikos will always describe the sense of the animals as "Strings" in the back of his mind, an awareness that is subtle but just knowing. When not possessing them, an animal's presence feels like a loose thread or string in its direction, and its leading to him, but not actually connected. To take control, he takes hold of that mental thread and pulls, until he feels that strange but familiar sensation that indicates a connection; he often likes to describe that as something clicking into place. The sensation is simultanous with being in the animal's mind/senses. And to stop possessing an animal, he just has to pull back on "his" string and pull himself back to his own body; when in a panic or a state of high emotions, it can be difficult to find that string again.

Now for the drawbacks. He cannot take control of animals too far away, they have to be within a reasonable distance to him for him to do this; -insert number-. He is also unable to maintain full control for very long, it drains him of energy fast and the animal may start trying to fight back as his influence starts to slip if he is in there too long; and if he is possessing an animal too long, he can fall unconscious, he'll wake in his own body, but it'll be a bit harder to successfully connect to another animal for a day or two. Basically it is like he strains a muscle, pushes it farther than he should, and then he has to favor it for a bit to recover. Out of the three levels of possession, the lowest level lets him stay in the animal's mind for the longest, as he is not really controlling it, but negative effects will still occur if he is in there too long.

And of course, he is still getting used to the presence of his power, he is inexperienced and is prone to mistakes when using it. No doubt he will be much more skilled in a decade, if he lives that long.



Personality:

Perhaps Nikos is not the most confident with other people, or perhaps he is a shy person in regards to those he doesn't know, both of these are valid options for people that haven't been around the man too much. In truth he is naturally more on the reserved side, it takes him a while to properly get used to someone and to really show his true feelings on a subject, or even to be comfortable enough to show his full emotions. He is not one to wear his heart on his sleeve, nor is he one to withdrawn, by default he tends to be in the middle, with a strong lean towards reservation.

Something that has never changed through the years, nor has changed in light of his new profession of sorts, above all things, Nikos is loyal. Once someone earns his loyalty, they will come to find out that it is unshakable, and he will stand by their side no matter what. In fact, it is his tendency to fiercely and wholly devote himself to those who earn it that got him into trouble in the first place, his willingness to protect his friend whom he hasn't seen in years and the family who he hasn't even met before, that willingness drove him to accept the role of informant and subsequently traitor.

One of the lessons from his childhood that has always been carried with him through his teenage life and into early adulthood, is to be alert. No matter how calm and routine things are or seem to be, it always pays to be watchful for anything that could disrupt life; that is what he was taught when he was young, and that is what he has applied to his whole life. Even while relaxed, there is always a part of him watching out for any intruders, keeping a keen ear out for any suspicious noises or an eye out for a person or sight that is off. It takes a lot for him to not notice things going on, in which cases he is either dealing with emotions or wounded and not caring about much at the moment. Otherwise he is quite observant, and will pick up on things, although it is not guaranteed that he will know what is going on, only that something is wrong.

Not that Nikos is in the habit of being jittery, but recently he has gotten a bit more nervous than the norm. The recent changes have not helped a bit, the stigma and hatred that is directed toward the Others, and the uncertainty of most things have not helped to steady the man, more like the opposite. And then being strongarmed into a role that he does not like in the least, was added on top of that. Needless to say that his nerves have taken a beating in the past year, and having to live with the same organization that he's betraying? He is not having a good time of it. The pressure of having to act the informant in order to keep his trusted and loved ones safe, and the knowledge that he cannot keep this façade going for a long time weighs on him and slowly but surely gnaws away at his nerves.

As a counter of sorts to his loyalty, for there always has to be a part of him that opposes another part, is Nikos' trait of not being able to forgive another person. More specifically, the man has a very hard time with forgiving another's wrongs to himself or his loved ones, it can even apply to those who had his faithfulness but then turned and broke that trust. In this regard, in regard to those who have thoroughly made it clear that they are against him and his, even if they are a former ally, then he is not the one to look to for forgiveness. It may not seem like he is the type to be downright cold-hearted to some, he does not give that feeling to those he meets, but he definitely has maintained this disposition in the context that requires it. Merely because a wrong does not drive him to be seeking revenge, not actively at least, does not mean that he will not hold a long lasting grudge, especially when in the promixity of the person. Unfortunately this way of thinking also leads him to believe that other people will treat a wrong such as betrayal in the same manner he will, mayber even worse than he will.

A negative tendency of his is that he does not always give himself a release for his emotions. Nikos often bottles up his more negative emotions, and keeps them to himself, opposed to tracking someone down and talking it out. Or going for a run or something to act as a release valve so his feelings don't threaten to overwhelm him. The result of this is that he will just snap when there's one thing that gets to him more than normal, and causes that storm of pent-up emotions to be released; this is end with him in a state of barely controlled fury, or tearing up almost out of nowhere. It is not a pleasant thing for either parties to have to deal with.

Something that really depends on his mood, is his inclination to fight. At default he is not the type to actively seek confrontation, but will fight if all else fails; but sometimes he will not always show it, though he will be chomping at the bit to get into it with someone. Regardless of his willingness, Nikos holds a ferocious streak within his being, and he is not an opponent to be underestimated. He is fierce when provoked and that can translate into combat or into a more verbal type of battle, and while not the best at comebacks on the spot, he is quite good with his knives in a fight. And the man is not the type to play fairly either, when in a true fight for his and others' lives, he cannot afford to be beholden to a thing such as "honor", with the only lines he does not cross under any circumstances being dragging innocents into the fray

Likes/Dislikes:

+Reading

+Nature

+Starry skies

+Sparring

+Alone time

+Cool weather

+Well cooked food

-Loud and/or brash people

-Crowds

-Extremely warm weather

-Bees

-Lying/deceit

-Heavy clothing/gear

-Feeling trapped

Strengths:

-Combat, if given freedom of movement

-Alert

-Ranged weapons, i.e throwing knives/archery

-Training from childhood

-Ability to possess animals, great for listening/spying

-Speed/agility

-Can be underestimated

Weaknesses:

-Very unforgiving

-Bottles up emotions

-Brute strength

-Closed quarters combat

-Can come off as cold/aloof

-Inexperienced with power

-Too loyal for his own good sometimes

Backstory:

Born an only child, to a mother and father who were not the most loving, yet they were not entirely closed off, he had a decent childhood. His mother who had been either a spy or assassin, was the one to spearhead his weapons training; getting him used to practicing with throwing knives and how to improve accuracy, although it took a while for the lessons to stick. And his father who hailed from a better off lineage but had ended up as a mercenary in his younger days, did not slack in teaching his son as well. As he grew older, his mother started to disappear for periods of time, sometimes as short as a day or as long as several months; leaving his father to be the one to take care of the teenager.

When the storm hit a year ago, his father succumbed to the illness brought by the strange water, he had been already weakened by recent injury caused by a incident while riding his horse. He and his mother however, both of them are another story; he survived the illness and in the wake of the nearly fatal sickness, was left with the ability to control animals and with the purple mark of lines across his back. His mother similarly survived, if by a margin, and was left with a light blue mark depicting jagged lines on her right arm and shoulder.

After she recovered after the illness, his mother disappeared and he has not seen or heard of her since. He had absolutely no idea what happened, whether that was due to an ill fate befalling the woman, or if it was like her regular periods of disappearing. After that, he resumed his period of working odd jobs to provide for himself, still secretly hoping that his mother would return; he never settled on any particular thing though. He was equally happy to help the local healer and treat patients, and to help with any animal related needs. Though he did not limit himself to local errands, as he did track down and return a few lower profile bounties when he saw fit, though he did not take up bounty hunting as a settled profession; as those few bounties were taken in times where he needed the money, and perhaps one or two of them had gone after his home.

Now this is where it starts getting interesting. One day as he returned to his house, he met a cloaked person who asked his name, and then handed him a letter. He was hesitant and wary, but still he went, and still he swore his loyalty to the group. Not long after that, not any longer than a week later, he went back to his old home for personal reasons. There he was met with a man with amber eyes, and he was "persuaded" into a private conversation with the stranger.

From there it got worse for Nikos, and he rather wished that he had walked away, although he does not know how that would have gone if he had walked away. The man, who turned out to be Commander Iorwerth of all people, told him in no uncertain terms that he was to be a spy for him. Evidently a few people had taken note of the letter being exchanged, even though it had been evening. Nikos had balked at the idea, and very clearly shown a lack of will to take the task up; and so came the threat to a childhood friend and his family, the friend being several years older than he and having recently started a family. At the ultimatum towards the little family and just knowing that the Commander would absolutely follow through with his words, Nikos buckled and reluctantly agreed to being the spy, the traitor, to the group he had recently joined.

Affiliations:

Open,

Reserve Wolf Member and Knight please! ^^

Reserved :)

Thank you! ^^

Quinn is done!

She is accepted :)

I'm done.

Full Name:
Basil Levin Angelopoulos

Name Meaning:
Basil [Royal, Kingly; Greek]
Levin [Dear Friend; German]
Angelopoulos [Son of Angelos; Greek]

Shortened Name:
Basil Angelopoulos

Preferred Name:
Just Basil

Nicknames:
Little Sun, Garden Fairy, Sunshine, Little Lord of Flowers, Sun Spot, Sunflower, Sunny, Flower King, Rising Sun, Petals [By Locals]

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Age:
24

Gender:
Male

Pronouns:
He/Him

Sexuality:
Fluid

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Role:
Servant
Future Wolf Member

Wolf Name Alias:
N/A

Color:
N/A

Mark:
The Sun [Back Of His Neck]

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Ability:
Solar Manipulation: Powers of the Sun
Unbewknost to him, Basil can manipulate daytime, yet it's limited. This includes how long the day is, causing daytime even when the Sun isn't shining in that area of the world. This doesn't mean he can change the time, only granting the area natural illumination like that under direct sunlight, causing the sky or surrounding environment to appear as it would in the daytime, even when night approaches. With his ill training, this skill depletes his energy terribly and would almost put him into a sleep coma. Once this power is over, the sky and area will return to their normal timezone appearance.

Basil was gifted with solar sub-powers, from attack to creation and healing. He can use his solar energy to attack people by throwing solar balls at people or creating a small beam with his hands. However, if he doesn't want to cause harm to anyone, he can construct flares using his solar gifts to put them out of the fight for a bit. Basil needs more experience with this, or else he'll cause unnecessary destruction, not to mention control, as he may accidentally use it when he gets startled. Another con is using it too much, as overusing this could result in him getting critically injured or killed. Lastly, this could be mentally and physically draining, requiring him to use it unless he needs it.

Another thing he can do with his ability, he can create things living or non-living things to aid himself in battle. It can start with creating weapons like swords and bows to producing living creatures like butterflies or cats. His construction power is weak, and he can only construct small things like a dagger. Further training with this can make Basil create duplicates of himself or others, produce larger entities, and manifest additional limbs for himself. His structural strength is tied to his willpower. The stronger it is, the more durable it will be. If his resolve is low, they'll be flimsy and easily break. Once it breaks, random parts of his body would hurt to the point of putting him out of action, depending on the pain level he's experiencing. Lastly, there's a limit to the complications of the structures and how many Basil can produce at once.

The last part of his Solar Talent lies in his capability to heal. Sadly, his healing skill is mostly for himself and would require him to be under sunlight for it to work. If he wants to use it on others, his energy would need to be transferred over to them by physical contact, and as mentioned before, he has to be under sunlight and would mend their wounds. Basil is transmitting his energy to the other's bodies so that they have the energy to heal themselves, which means his vitality is being drained to replenish someone else's. To add, due to his present state with his Other talent, he can only mend minor wounds. If the Sun is blocked or an eclipse happens, Basil won't be able to heal himself or others.

The second half of his solar manipulation is his manipulation of fire, able to generate, shape, and control flames themselves. Of course, Basil has a natural immunity to fire and heat. Unlike his solar abilities connected by the Sun, his fire is linked with his emotions. One example is his skill with generating heat by increasing the kinetic energy to make things hotter, ranging from slightly warm to absolutely hot. The more he practices with his skill, he can combust objects or people by manipulating their kinetic energy. He needs to be cautious as there's a chance he can damage himself, others, or the environment he's in. He can generate flames to severely burn or imprison his opponents.

With his flames, he can burn almost anything, able to heat objects or the bodies of others, reducing them to a pile of ashes. Basil calls this ability Burning due to its capabilities. His skill is connected to his emotions, which must be kept at a low setting. When he's overwhelmingly stressed or upset, the fire will erupt, yet it doesn't burn his skin, considering he's immune to fire. To others, this is extremely dangerous and could turn them into ash. Luckily for them, it's not as strong due to the lack of training, and would get burns. The fire is inside his body, patiently waiting to be released at any moment. Although it's considered powerful, his lack of training makes this skill drain his energy rapidly. When activated, it's literally on a timer before it dies out.

In summary, Basil's solar power is associated with the Sun and cannot be used without it. Under sunlight, the Sun would replenish his lost energy, giving him more usage of his powers. This makes Basil into a human solar panel, requiring the Sun to refill all the energy he lost. During the day, he's a lot stronger and more beneficial as he has the upper hand. With his link with the Sun, he's weak without it. When the night comes, he has to use his energy sparingly as it won't replenish itself until the sun rises. If uses all of his stamina during the night, he'll be put into a coma-like state until it's restored, which usually takes a week without sunlight and four days if he's under it.

His flames are tied with emotions, with Basil needing to be taught stability and discipline. He needs to concentrate on his flames to use them to their full potential and regulate himself from experiencing high levels of emotions. If he were to reach such levels and his flames erupt from his body, it can lead to fatal casualties to friends, enemies, and even himself. For example, the angrier he is, his flames would intensify in temperature, with the colors of said flames changing to represent it. He may be immune to fire, but that doesn't mean he's completely unaffected. His body won't have time to adapt to quick temperatures if his flames speedily increase can make his body to have severe burns. Worse, turning himself into a pile of ash.

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Appearance:

[credits to ひろみん @ picrew.me]

Basil's aura is one many people want to be in, full of warmth and affection, with no form of hostility within it, even if one were to insult him. He's full of endless love towards anyone nice to him in return, quick to comfort them when they're at the lowest point of their lives. His aura draws in those seeking comfort from emotional or mental distress. On his face is a cheery smile that warms the heart and rids one of sorrow, a gentle gaze that calms one's mind and raises their confidence. However, his smile and stares of adoration aren't just for those he's considered friends with but for the strangers on the street. Oddly, he is a quiet man that doesn't share much of himself, preferring to listen to others about their lives and issues, allowing them to rant if needed, and keeping their secrets to the bitter end. His mood is welcomed by those of both high and low social status, breaking any uncomfortable tension in the room. If you want someone you want to have a relaxing time with, Basil is the right person.

Basil is a beautiful person to gaze upon, his looks tending to make most people blush. His face is an odd mixture of feminine and masculine features, giving him an androgynous appearance. Basil's face isn't defined, having a gentler and angelic look. It's uncertain what Basil's exact face shape is, although it's more similar to the oval. His face is rounded, yet his cheeks are slightly gaunt, with his cheekbones somewhat exposed, giving the sides of his face a bit of roundness. His jawline gently curves, connecting to a small and rounded chin. Basil's jawline has no sign of facial hair, even stubble, giving the skin of his jaw a smooth texture. Under the jaw lies his ill-muscled throat that contains a small Adam's Apple. Basil's eye is wide-set, although a bit of narrowing is happening with his upper eyelid. His eye always has a cheerful gleam within them, an eyeball that expresses an unlimited amount of friendliness. The color of his iris is unique, to say the least, representing polished gold, which seems to glow when the sun's rays strike it. Both his eyelids have thick, luscious eyelashes. Hovering about them are a set of well-trimmed and thinned brows, having a rotund formation. Still, the bottom eyelashes are smaller in length and thickness. On his face are two beauty marks, one under his only eye and the other beneath the right corner of his lips. Basil's face is recognizable, not just because of his features, but due to the burn scar on the right side of his face. It's small, only covering the areas around his missing eye, yet it's still detectable.

Settled on his head is a lovely set of locks that reaches a few inches past his shoulders. It's a mixture of short and medium lengths, yet it leans more toward the medium scale. His hair would be a complete mess and unkempt since Basil often forgets to brush his hair. Once he does manage to remember to tend to it, it's neater in appearance. The type of hair is a hybrid 1b and 2a, with the top part half more straight than wavy, but his ends start to sway. His bangs are kept long, considering he needs them to cover the destroyed portion of his face. Basil's hair color is peculiar, having a golden color than that of a casual blonde, similar to that of a gold coin. When light hits it a certain way, his hair appears to radiate.

Basil's body is on the nimbler side, and although he still has muscles, they're not as noticeable compared to most. The texture of the young man is the same as his face, smooth as silk and free of any bumpy or scaly feeling. His height is 5'5, while his weight is 148 lbs, nothing too noteworthy about. Strangely, Basil's muscles should be there as he carries heavy things around while tending to the garden. His body is moderately toned, and if he keeps pursuing physical activities, he's bound to have muscles in the future. With his physique, Basil would specialize in stamina, speed, and agility if enlisted in proper training. Currently, he's below average in such skills. With his pros come his cons, as Basil has poor strength and durability. Those well-trained in such arts can easily outpower him if Basil doesn't outlast them with stamina first. On the back of his neck is what appears to be a tattoo of the Sun, although the supposed ink is faded and nearly invisible. On his lower back are two dimples that hover above his hips.

Health/Disabilities:
Physical
(1). He's blind in his left eye, so Basil covers it with his extended bangs. Underneath lies a hideous scar, a minor burn wound that healed poorly, but Basil isn't too bothered by it. If Basil's hair is tied, revealing that side of his face, he covers the damaged eye with an eyepatch.

Mental
There might be something wrong there

Voice:
The tone of voice can switch when it comes to certain people. They're loving and caring to those they cherish. Their voice would always hold warmth for their friends and loved ones. With strangers, Basil is shy and won't be the one to start a conversation. Once they know someone better, they'll be more open to talking with them. Their voice is a slightly higher pitch than the average man's and sounds like an angel: softspoken and full of an endless amount of love. People think it sounds like a mixture between a man and a woman when they speak.

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Personality:
Loving/Cold-Hearted • Peaceful/Violent • Caring • Worrisome • Shy/Brave • Gentle/Rough • Easily Flustered • Compliant/Stubborn • Playful/Serious • Protective • Plantsman • Loyal • Trustworthy • Forgetful • Emotional/Material • Content • Creative • Curious • Immature (He's Trying Not To Be) • Peaceful • Polite • Tolerant • Cooperative • Confused • Clumsy • Cheerful • Helpful • Honest • Humble • Chaste • Supportive • Warm-Hearted • Protective • Uneducated • Loveable • Endless Love • Nature Enthusiast • Apologetic

Likes:
•Flowers/Flower Crowns
•Being Around Friends
•Animals
•Gardening
•Helping Others
•Nature Walks/Rides
•Animals [Rabbits Especially]
•Warm Weather
•Crafting Things
•Upbeat Music

Dislikes:
•Cruelty
•Being Lied To
•Getting Lost
•Terrible Tea
•Bullying
•Violence
•Getting Yelled At
•Being Abandoned
•Blood

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Strengths:
(1). Working in his garden increased his knowledge of herbology. He also dabbles with poisons, but it's to keep the pests out of the gardens. Basil never uses poison to kill people unless a situation requires it.

(2). He can tell what emotion someone is hiding in their eyes by a single glance or a gesture with their body. He can detect if one is fake smiling or is feeling sad about something.

(3). Basil can tell what plant is on by fragrance, but that doesn't mean he's accurate. Smell alone-Basil can tell if food or drink has been tampered with.

(4). A calming presence that can soothe anyone's nerves, even through stressful times. It's rare for someone to get mad at him, but that doesn't mean he's safe from a good scolding.

(5). Basil has a strong sense of humility and never boasts about his accomplishments. Instead, he's more interested in hearing the feats of others than his own and would shyly ask for a story.

Weaknesses:
(1). Their forgetfulness and their memory span are bad. You could assign a tea date with them hours later, but they would still forget about it. Guess their mind is too focused on maintaining the garden than anyone else.

(2). Basil was never taught to read or write, lacking knowledge of literature. The locals will assist him in reading and writing, but they're struggling.

(3). To make this short, they can't swim. It's not that they're fearful of water. It's that they don't know how to swim.

(4). Basil's weak in the arms and can't carry heavy things well. They would ask for aid but will struggle to get the first words out. The only thing he can wield is a bow and dagger.

(5). Hemophobia: the fear of blood. Seeing or smelling the sight of blood would make him freeze in place. Basil doesn't know why he got this phobia. It's there and suffering from it.

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Backstory:
The origins of Basil are left in the dark. Not even info about his biological parents was found. He was an unnamed baby left in front of an orphanage's doorsteps and was taken in by the headmistress. Throughout his years living this, his life was pleasant and without conflict, with the unnamed child becoming well-liked with staff and fellow orphans, yet he lacked the skill to talk. Basil wasn't drawn to hanging out with the kids, mainly spending time with flowers and plants. His strange behavior worried the staff for his social well-being, watching him with concern as he roamed the orphanage's tarnished gardens instead of playing with the kids in the backyard. There were moments the worker forced him away out of the gardens and into the backyard to play with the others, and he did play with them. Though their attempts seemingly worked, his play sessions lasted no longer than a minute before returning to the gardens. Their little war lasted so long that the workers gave up and let him do whatever, one of them sitting and supervising the young Basil in the gardens.

Everything was perfect until one night when a fire broke up, killing everyone except Basil, who managed to escape through the front door with minor injuries. He was twelve when the fire broke out and twelve when he lost his eye. Strangely, he doesn't recall what happened, even how he managed to lose an eyeball. After the incident, he was taken in by authorities who investigated the matter and brought to the capital to another orphanage. Luckily for him, he was adopted quickly by a couple who worked in the castle, the castle being his secondary childhood experience. Still, his odd behavior remained. He kept sneaking into the royal gardens and was kicked out by the royal guards. It all changed when the royal roses started to wilt with an unknown disease, and the 16-year-old Basil saved the other flowers' lives with his natural affinity and skill with plants. After it all, he was allowed into the gardens, where he can still be seen today.

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Relationship Status?:
Singe

Crush(es):
Nope

Significant Other(s):
Nada

Exes:
Empty

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Kin:
Unknown Biological Family
Mr. Angelopoulos [Adoptive Father; Alive]
Mrs. Angelopoulos [Adoptive Mother; Alive]

Affiliations:
Evander Illen Torano | Childhood Friends | Friendly
Marie Vita Torano | One-Sided Rivalry | Neutral
Cassian Vas Iorwerth | Former Friends | Neutral
Ygraine Arnive Paladyr | Second Mother | Friendly-ish
Alessandria Rana Yuda | Food Giver | Friendly
Edward Grant | Servant Buddies | Friendly
Malakai Torano | Friend's Brother | Friendly

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Other:
Completed

"Mark my words: My House shall survive God's wrath."

Full Name:

Ygraine Arnive Paladyr

Nickname(s):

Lady Ygraine, Lady Tintagel, Lady Paladyr, The Ball-Slayer

Age:

40

Gender:

Female

Sexuality:

Hetero

Role:

Noble

Appearance:

Personality:

She is self-righteous and likes throwing her weight around. She is negative and sarcastic at times, firmly held to her beliefs but she cares deeply about the people she loves. Religious and suspicious towards "strange" people. She is afraid of the Others, the foreign people, and the non-religious.

Strengths:

Can spread gossip like no other

Knows the dirt on all the nobles

Persistent

A good host and actively hosts events

Weaknesses:

Set in her ways and forceful with her opinion

Arrogant

Sensitive to criticism

Can be overbearing

Backstory:

Her family has been noble for as long as the record goes. Old money. House Paladyr has been respectable for many generations, having prominent knights in their bloodline and strong ties through business and marriages with other noble houses. Their main business is alcoholic beverage, being the supplier and owner of the majority of taverns across the kingdom.

She was once married to another noble when she was 14, and ended the relationship by cutting off his balls when she found out about his bastard child when she was 18. The incident gained her the title Ball-Slayer, and she wore it with pride as men of the Court would look away when their eyes meet. The law allows adultery to be avenged with death, and so she was being "merciful" towards her ex-husband.

Not only did her reputation survive, she also managed to turn the Court's opinion to shit about her ex-husband. She was granted a name change, back to her maiden name.

While she is not the head of House Paladyr, she holds a substantial power in her family. A shrewd politician, she managed to make her house grow stronger every year.

When the disastrous rain came, her entire family and servants survived, making them seem favored by God in people's eyes.

She attends every religious events and will believe whatever a priest tells her.

She was initially cautious when Queen Marie solicited her aid in turning the Court's opinion against Others - knowing Prince Evander was an Other and did not want to risk broken relations with the future king, but after the assassination of the King she played a vital role in turning the people's opinion. House Paladyr was granted a special right in making policies regarding the alcohol trade and regulations after Queen Marie ascended to the throne.

Now that she has possibly made an enemy out of Prince Evander, it is in her best interest that Others do not gain favor with the people.

Affiliations:

Queen Marie's supporter

Prince Evander's political enemy

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